Saturday, June 10
• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will host a Farm-Your-Backyard Workshop on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn the secrets of small-acreage vegetable cultivation in South Florida with Palm Beach County Coordinator of Agricultural Economic Development Arthur Kirstein. The focus of this workshop is on applying established agricultural techniques for successful small vegetable garden projects. The workshop is free, but limited to the first 100 individuals to sign up. To register, call Melissa Allman at (561) 233-1714 or e-mail mallman@pbcgov.org.
• The 18th annual Philippine Summer Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.paswpb.org.
• The Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor Sisterhood will hold a “Lilith Salon,” the name given for the discussion of articles derived from Lilith Magazine, on Saturday June 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach). For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.
• The Barnes & Noble store in Wellington will host a special storytime Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. featuring Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. For more info., call (561) 792-1292.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kitchen Chat: Vegetables for Salads & Spiralizing for ages 14 and up on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. Borrow a cookbook, test a recipe, share your tips and kitchen adventures. Attendees will watch “Everyday Gourmet: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking — Salads from the Cold Kitchen.” Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, June 10, 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Sunday, June 11
• The Florida Dance Conservatory will present its spring performance on Sunday, June 11 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Kravis Center’s Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: Mystic River by Dennis Lehane for adults in a staff-led discussion on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. Copies of the book are available. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo on Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Monday, June 12
• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will host a 4-H Maker Camp for ages 9 to 13 from June 12 to June 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Florida 4-H has been awarded a sponsorship to implement its STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at the camp program. More than 340 school-age youth throughout Florida will learn about the engineering design process and how to use technology and engineering to solve real-world issues. The program is open to both 4-H and non-4-H members. For more info., call (561) 233-1731.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write, Read, Critique!” for adults on Mondays, June 12 and June 26 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion, where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the Amazing Mr. A’s Summer Magic Spectacular for all ages on Monday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. With magic, comedy, ventriloquism and audience participation, Mr. A will leave you laughing. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Undersea Stories for ages 3 to 5 on Monday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. Grab your snorkel and get ready for an adventure under the sea with stories and a craft about the big blue sea. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, June 13
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host a storytime for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required, and admission is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Captain Underpants vs. the Pernicious Party Poopers for all ages on Tuesday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. or 2:45 p.m. Flush boredom down the drain at our finger-snapping celebration of everyone’s favorite hero featuring zany games and wacky activities. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Storytelling: I’ll Tell You Mine, If You’ll Tell Me Yours” for adults on Tuesday, June 13 at 2 p.m. Explore the art of storytelling with others. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet for ages 10 and up on Tuesday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting. If you know how to crochet already, bring your projects to work on. Bring a size H, I, J or K hook and a skein of worsted weight yarn. Participants must be able to work independently. Materials are not provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “I Love Art!” for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, June 13 at 3 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the Periwinkle/Lily Communities on Tuesday, June 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host a Literary Garden Book Discussion on Tuesday, June 13 at 6 p.m. featuring The Cabaret of Plants: 40,000 Years of Plant Life and the Human Imagination by Richard Mabey. To pre-register, call (561) 233-1751.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for adults on Tuesdays, June 13 and June 27 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Discover new games and reacquaint with old favorites. A variety of familiar games will be available with a current popular game introduced each session. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime, eat snacks, and talk with friends and fellow fans about all the coolest shows from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, June 14
• Realtors Take The Runway 2017, a fashion show and luncheon, will take place Wednesday, June 14 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The money raised will be donated to the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation. For more info., contact Maureen Gross at (561) 714-0887 or maureengrossrealtor@gmail.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Loxahatchee Rocks: Rock Out With Rock Art for ages 6 and up on Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Show your neighborhood pride by creating colorful rocks that reflect your favorite hobbies, sports, animals and more. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Teen Babysitting Class for ages 11 to 17 on Wednesday, June 14 at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, June 15 at 2:30 p.m. A representative from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will discuss child development, fire and home safety, as well as how to administer basic first aid. Attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Drama Club for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, June 14 at 4 p.m. Play theater games and learn basic acting skills at this fun, informal event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “How to Adult: Learn the Stuff They Don’t Teach in School” for ages 12 and up on Wednesdays, June 14 and June 28 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, June 14 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens with networking at 6 p.m. and dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Lynne Tweedale of Creative Florals and Bridal Bliss. For more info., call Sam Markwell at (561) 644-2384 or Sally Ott at (561) 373-8727.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Coloring Club for adults on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, June 15
• Wellington will hold a Health & Wellness Seminar on nutrition and weight management on Thursday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center. E-mail mtuckwood@wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Fun Father’s Day Cards class for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, June 15 at 2 p.m. Use the library’s supplies and your imagination to create the perfect gift. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, June 15 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free concert by the Wildfire Band at 6:30 p.m. For info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Friday, June 16
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Creative Block Time With Crazy Games on Friday, June 16 at 2 p.m. for ages 2 to 5 or 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 10. Children will improve gross motor, spatial and social skills by playing with oversized, interactive building blocks. Children are required to wear sneakers or close-toed shoes. Parents/caregivers must be present during class. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Dads Are Dynamite!” for ages 3 to 6 on Friday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the coolest dude in your life, whether he’s your dad, grandpa, uncle or older brother. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Ballet East will hold its season-ending performances of Coppelia and Mixed Rep. 2 at the Palm Beach State College Eissey Campus Theatre on Friday, June 16 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 17 at 2 p.m. Visit www.balleteastfl.com or call (561) 683-0096 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on Friday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
